Kankakee County Circuit Judge Kathy Bradshaw-Elliott has marked the calendar for September 8 for Xandria Harris to stand trial for the murder of a Bradley (IL) police Sgt Marlene Rittmanic and the wounding of her partner. ...
With the bitter cold taking hold, the Iroquois County Emergency Management Agency announces warming centers will be available for residents in Iroquois County, ensuring the most vulnerable of our residents are...
Momence Fire Protection District Chief Jim Spoon updated the loss from last Tuesday's fire at the Gilster-Mary Lee factory to $20-million. Discussions were underway Friday as to what the future holds. But the loss of...
Area roads are posing slick, snow and ice-covered conditions this (Thursday) morning. The predicted (or expected snow amounts) didn’t happen. But – a freezing rain coupled with the snow left many roads in poor conditions. IDOT...
No injuries reported, but an overnight fire gutted the Gilster Mary Lee chocolate factory in Momence. The fire resulted in the total loss of the plant – which employed several hundred people from the surrounding area. All...
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is guilty of bribery conspiracy – although jurors found him not guilty on other counts.
Capitol News Illinois reports Madigan was facing 23 public corruption charges, including an...
A Bowling Against Bullying event is set for Saturday 2/15 in Iroquois. Lucky Lanes is the host venue as three agencies step up to offer Iroquois County youth to come together, share experiences in a safe environment. From 4 – 6...
Three suspsects are jailed in Kankakee County following a reported home invasion (Monday) in rural Kankakee. All three are charged with home invasion. Additional charges may yet be filed as the investigation...
